Jhpiego Consultant Event-Based Surveillance Analyst Jobs in Nigeria

Jhpiego Consultant Event-Based Surveillance Analyst Jobs in Nigeria


Overview

  • The Jhpiego Nigeria Country Office seeks a candidate for a full-time analyst position focused on carrying out a full range of complex epidemiologic and surveillance activities associated with event-based surveillance (EBS) systems and associated alert and response operations (ARO) at the Nigeria CDC.

  • This position works 40 hours a week.

  • The analyst will be hired by Jhpiego and assigned to the Connect Centre and/or Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) at NCDC headquarters in Abuja, Nigeria.

  • This is an outstanding opportunity to work with the nation’s lead agency charged with protecting Nigeria’s public health.

    Responsibilities

  • Support development and review of scripts and checklist for call agents

  • Conduct routine surveillance using digital surveillance platforms, such as EIOS and TATAFO, to detect signals of unusual or unexpected events

  • Support the Connect Centre/EOC in the verification of events

  • Support the Connect Centre/EOC in outbreak investigation and response activities

  • Register and log signals/events and their associated follow up actions into NCDC’s event management system (SITAware)

  • Support the development and implementation of epidemic intelligence products, such as daily EBS reports, situation reports, maps, dashboards, and other data visualizations

  • Monitor and evaluate uptake and performance of new and existing EBS technologies and products

  • Liaise with NCDC surveillance staff supporting indicator-based surveillance (IBS) systems such as SORMAS

  • Development of concepts and strategy/SOPs for subnational EBS deployment and implementation

  • Development/improvement and standardization of training materials/SOPs/manual

  • Carry out other tasks that may be assigned by the Director of Surveillance or the DG of NCDC

    Required Qualifications

  • Advanced degree in Health Communications, public
    health, or related field, with at least five years of professional experience

  • Strong skills in script writing, social media and prior experience working communications organizations or call centers

  • Experience in designing and implementing health communications program

  • Knowledge of digital disease surveillance platforms

  • High proficiency in Microsoft Office products and Information Technology

  • Strong oral and written communication skills

  • Strong teamwork and interpersonal relationship skills

  • Ability to interact and communicate well with a multi-disciplinary team

  • Detail-oriented work ethics

  • Ability to communicate well with internal and external partners, including international partners

    How to Apply

  • Interested and qualified candidates should send their updated CV to ng-recruitment@jhpiego.org using "Consultant Event-Based Surveillance Analyst" as the subject of the email.

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